Mount Vernon City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council approved a property tax exemption for six Upper Gilchrist area future commercial parcels at its September 9 meeting. The property owners will make equivalent payments to fund public infrastructure improvements.

City Council held a special meeting on Monday, Sept. 19 to advance ordinances and resolutions, approving only appointments to the Mount Vernon Municipal Planning Commission and the transfer of several funds.

In 20 years of service, Bruce Hawkins, Mount Vernon City Council president, said he has never seen partisanship sour the council’s legislative process.

A motion to reduce the number of police supervisors by demoting one to patrol duty was delayed by Mount Vernon City Council based on feedback from Police Chief Robert Morgan.

A development proposal for 110 lots on approximately 72 acres along Upper Gilchrist Road was approved by Mount Vernon City Council at its Monday, June 28 meeting.

A resolution showing no confidence in Safety-Service Director Rick Dzik that calls for the mayor to dismiss him doesn't have unanimous support.

MVNU Registrar Mel Severns was the Knox County GOP’s choice to join the race for one of three Mount Vernon City Council at-large seats.

Filling a vacancy after an official resigns without holding an election concerns Meg Galipault, the Knox County Democratic Party chairwoman.

Amber Keener was chosen by the Knox County Republican Party to fill the Mount Vernon City Council seat vacated by Tanner Salyers.

Tanner Salyers has announced his resignation from Mount Vernon City Council to accept an appointment to Knox County recorder.